Young female artists have been dominating, and in many ways reviving, the pop scene this summer with an onslaught of fun, danceable music specifically written for young female fan bases. This “femininomenom”...
As a graduating senior, my time at Wake Forest University has been underscored by the noble act of student protest. I’ve witnessed demonstrations against the university’s COVID-19 policies, a protest...
Beza Zelalem, Contributing Columnist
• April 28, 2024
My identity as a Black woman raised by Ethiopian immigrants is one I’m proud of. From the way I view the world to how I interact with others, it shapes my everyday life. Coming to Wake Forest, I knew...
International diplomacy decisions are made in a constantly evolving world with infinite cultural, political and economic differences across societies. Calculating answers to problems requires attention...
The Spring season symbolizes the importance of new beginnings and transformations. While there is certainly value in the act of reinvention, this season can also be used as a time of reflection and honoring...
“Work hard. Play hard.”
This is the repeated, overly glorified mantra used to describe Wake Forest, or “Work Forest” as we often call it. The idea behind this philosophy is to split your time...
The following represents the endorsements of the Old Gold & Black's Editorial Committee, which are conducted by a majority vote based on interviews with the candidates, their respective platforms and...
Anusha Vora, Former President of SASA
• April 4, 2024
Earlier this month, Ameera Moinuddin, a Staff Columnist for the Old Gold & Black, wrote an opinion article titled "Wake Forest's South Asian community feels divided."
As a past president of the...
The best path forward for Palestinian peace rests with President Joe Biden.
Voting for President Biden in 2024 might seem counterintuitive; after all, it is he who has presided over the United States...
Sorority rush is gross and uncomfortable. No matter how the Panhellenic Council tries to spin it or how many staged videos of girls hugging their “forever sisters” get posted on Instagram stories,...
From a sociology student’s perspective, I understand that our discipline doesn't often generate headlines, unlike other social sciences.
History offers insights from the past shaping our present...
To quote R.E.M., “It’s the end of the world as we know it.” This sentiment was the exact attitude many of us have had when reading the news over the past couple of months.
There has been plenty...
